EXHIBIT 23.2

                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT RESERVE ENGINEERS

      Ryder Scott Company has issued a report as of December 31, 2004 of the
"Estimated Future Reserves and Income Attributable to Certain Leasehold
Interests (SEC Case)" for Ultra Petroleum Corp. Ryder Scott Company consents to
the reference in Form 10-K to Ryder Scott Company reserve report dated February
11, 2005.

                                    RYDER SCOTT COMPANY, L.P.

Houston, Texas
March 7, 2005